As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

published:11 Nov 2010

views:1381

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines about (several) exchanges being hacked, 51% attacks, and smart contract bugs, you may also be questioning why blockchain is hailed as being such a secure system. Security is one of the most important factors when it comes to customer confidence – when investors lose money, they can ultimately lose faith in the system as a whole. Our panelists will be discussing what specifically lacks in current security protocols and how they can be significantly improved.
Moderator: BryanChang, Principal, Collaborative FundAndre McGregor, Partner & GlobalHead of Security, TLDRCapitalBlake Commagere, Co-Founder & COO, Vault12
John Kirch, ChiefEvangelist, SentinelProtocolNatalia Karayaneva, CEO & Founder, Propy, Inc.Connect with us on our other platforms:
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published:04 Sep 2018

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판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South Korean territory.
The soldier suffered from gunshot wounds to his shoulder and elbow from North Korean forces while defecting.
Upon hearing the shots, South Korean soldiers raised the alarm, but the defector was not discovered until 25 minutes later, collapsed on the ground, 50-meters from the border and bleeding from his wounds.
(Korean)
Our soldiers safely retrieved the defector, and urgently evacuated him to hospital to treat his injuries.
He was airlifted by a United Nations Command helicopter to Ajou UniversityMedical Center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, where he underwent surgery.
The defector is thought to be in his twenties or thirties, and wore a uniform of low rank.
Defecting through the JSA is extremely rare, with only two previous instances in 1998 and 2007.
South Korean authorities have reassured that there was no altercation between South and North Korean soldiers, but added that Seoul will remain alert to any possible provocations.
It's been almost two months since North Korea last carried out a ballistic missile test, or any other provocation, and many have hoped that this signalled an easing of tensions on the peninsula.
It's currently unclear what response Pyongyang will give to Monday's incident.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
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Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ tour, today's video will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
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In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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Background

In a 2006 interview with Verbicide Magazine, band members were asked if a new remix album would be produced for Demon Days as there was for Gorillaz. They answered that it was a possibility and that might involve the Spacemonkeyz again. In the same interview, they were asked if there might also be another G Sides. Again, their answer was that it might be possible. In January 2007, websites began listing a March release date for a Phase 2 B-sides album. One of the websites, musictap.net, later pushed this back to 3 April. According to Gorillaz-Unofficial, the reaction of official parties behind Gorillaz is that the release date is just a rumour for now. On 29 August, musictap.net reported that the B-side album would be titled D-Sides and would be released on 20 November. On 18 September 2007, the official Gorillaz fansite confirmed the release of the album, as well as unveiling the album artwork and track listing. D-Sides was released on 19 November 2007 in the UK and on 20 November 2007 in the U.S.

Security lockdown in Seoul as G20 summit kicks off

As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

49:05

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines about (several) exchanges being hacked, 51% attacks, and smart contract bugs, you may also be questioning why blockchain is hailed as being such a secure system. Security is one of the most important factors when it comes to customer confidence – when investors lose money, they can ultimately lose faith in the system as a whole. Our panelists will be discussing what specifically lacks in current security protocols and how they can be significantly improved.
Moderator: BryanChang, Principal, Collaborative FundAndre McGregor, Partner & GlobalHead of Security, TLDRCapitalBlake Commagere, Co-Founder & COO, Vault12
John Kirch, ChiefEvangelist, SentinelProtocolNatalia Karayaneva, CEO & Founder, Propy, Inc.Connect with us on our other platforms:
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2:02

North Korea soldier makes daring defection to South Korea across JSA

North Korea soldier makes daring defection to South Korea across JSA

North Korea soldier makes daring defection to South Korea across JSA

판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South Korean territory.
The soldier suffered from gunshot wounds to his shoulder and elbow from North Korean forces while defecting.
Upon hearing the shots, South Korean soldiers raised the alarm, but the defector was not discovered until 25 minutes later, collapsed on the ground, 50-meters from the border and bleeding from his wounds.
(Korean)
Our soldiers safely retrieved the defector, and urgently evacuated him to hospital to treat his injuries.
He was airlifted by a United Nations Command helicopter to Ajou UniversityMedical Center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, where he underwent surgery.
The defector is thought to be in his twenties or thirties, and wore a uniform of low rank.
Defecting through the JSA is extremely rare, with only two previous instances in 1998 and 2007.
South Korean authorities have reassured that there was no altercation between South and North Korean soldiers, but added that Seoul will remain alert to any possible provocations.
It's been almost two months since North Korea last carried out a ballistic missile test, or any other provocation, and many have hoped that this signalled an easing of tensions on the peninsula.
It's currently unclear what response Pyongyang will give to Monday's incident.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
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28:32

Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ tour, today's video will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
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5:47

See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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Security tight in Seoul ahead of SKorea v US match

1. Wide of downtown with fans in red gathering
2. Fans with drums in red
3. Fans painting faces
4. Fans drumming and chanting
5. More of fans
6. Red devil fan skates passed US embassy
7. Various of security around US Embassy
8. Police guarding embassy
9. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jung Hak-man, Police Chief of 33rd Unit in Seoul
''There is heavy tension and big hopes around this match for Korea to go through to the second round. That's why people may become over-emotional. To that end, the police will stop people who become over excited and threaten the US embassy or other buildings.''
10. Swat officers talking
11. Swat officers looking at central map of Seoul city centre
12. Swat officer with police dog
13. Swat officers patrolling outside US embassy
13. More of fans in red congregating downtown
STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of diehard South Korean football fans clad in Red Devil shirts were gathering in downtown Seoul on Monday to watch their country's crucial match against the US on big screens.
Heavy drumming could be heard shortly after dawn in around the main World CupPlaza in downtown Seoul as the fans began to congregate.
The game, which will decide who progresses to the second phase of the World Cup finals, will be played in the southern city of Daegu at 1530 pm local time (0630 GMT).
There is a massive security operation in force in the capital with some six thousand police patrolling the area, which is close to the US embassy.
The authorities fear that burgeoning anti-American sentiment will spill over into violence against American targets should the hosts lose.
The US embassy shut down at noon local time (0300 GMT), three and a half hours before the game kicked off, as a security measure.
Although Seoul and Washington are long term allies, umbilically bound since the Korean War in the early 50s, many South Koreans want the withdrawal of the 37-thousand US military personnel stationed on their soil as a deterrent against North Korea.
It's a constant thorn in the side of bilateral relations which were exacerbated - observers would say incredibly - by the disqualification of South Korea's Kim Dong-sung in the 15-hundred-metre short-track speedskating final at the Salt Lake CityWinter Olympics, which resulted in a gold medal for American Apolo Anton Ohno.
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Security lockdown in Seoul as G20 summit kicks off

As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

published: 11 Nov 2010

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines about (several) exchanges being hacked, 51% attacks, and smart contract bugs, you may also be questioning why blockchain is hailed as being such a secure system. Security is one of the most important factors when it comes to customer confidence – when investors lose money, they can ultimately lose faith in the system as a whole. Our panelists will be discussing what specifically lacks in current security protocols and how they can be significantly improved.
Moderator: BryanChang, Principal, Collaborative FundAndre McGregor, Partner & GlobalHead of Security, TLDRCapitalBlake Commagere, Co-Founder & COO, Vault12
John Kirch, Chi...

published: 04 Sep 2018

North Korea soldier makes daring defection to South Korea across JSA

판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South ...

published: 13 Nov 2017

Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ...

published: 28 May 2014

See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
» Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY
» Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY
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published: 14 Feb 2018

I Stepped Inside North Korea

During our visit to South Korea in February, we signed up for a tour of the Joint Security Area, and this is our experience.
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Security tight in Seoul ahead of SKorea v US match

1. Wide of downtown with fans in red gathering
2. Fans with drums in red
3. Fans painting faces
4. Fans drumming and chanting
5. More of fans
6. Red devil fan skates passed US embassy
7. Various of security around US Embassy
8. Police guarding embassy
9. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jung Hak-man, Police Chief of 33rd Unit in Seoul
''There is heavy tension and big hopes around this match for Korea to go through to the second round. That's why people may become over-emotional. To that end, the police will stop people who become over excited and threaten the US embassy or other buildings.''
10. Swat officers talking
11. Swat officers looking at central map of Seoul city centre
12. Swat officer with police dog
13. Swat officers patrolling outside US embassy
13. More of fans in red congreg...

As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines...

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines about (several) exchanges being hacked, 51% attacks, and smart contract bugs, you may also be questioning why blockchain is hailed as being such a secure system. Security is one of the most important factors when it comes to customer confidence – when investors lose money, they can ultimately lose faith in the system as a whole. Our panelists will be discussing what specifically lacks in current security protocols and how they can be significantly improved.
Moderator: BryanChang, Principal, Collaborative FundAndre McGregor, Partner & GlobalHead of Security, TLDRCapitalBlake Commagere, Co-Founder & COO, Vault12
John Kirch, ChiefEvangelist, SentinelProtocolNatalia Karayaneva, CEO & Founder, Propy, Inc.Connect with us on our other platforms:
Website: https://beyondblocks.com
Facebook: @beyondblocksevents
Twitter: @beyondblocks_
Instagram: @beyond_blocks
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/beyond-blocks

If we can be sure about one thing in the current landscape, it’s that there are issues with security that need to be addressed, urgently. With all the headlines about (several) exchanges being hacked, 51% attacks, and smart contract bugs, you may also be questioning why blockchain is hailed as being such a secure system. Security is one of the most important factors when it comes to customer confidence – when investors lose money, they can ultimately lose faith in the system as a whole. Our panelists will be discussing what specifically lacks in current security protocols and how they can be significantly improved.
Moderator: BryanChang, Principal, Collaborative FundAndre McGregor, Partner & GlobalHead of Security, TLDRCapitalBlake Commagere, Co-Founder & COO, Vault12
John Kirch, ChiefEvangelist, SentinelProtocolNatalia Karayaneva, CEO & Founder, Propy, Inc.Connect with us on our other platforms:
Website: https://beyondblocks.com
Facebook: @beyondblocksevents
Twitter: @beyondblocks_
Instagram: @beyond_blocks
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/beyond-blocks

판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South Korean territory.
The soldier suffered from gunshot wounds to his shoulder and elbow from North Korean forces while defecting.
Upon hearing the shots, South Korean soldiers raised the alarm, but the defector was not discovered until 25 minutes later, collapsed on the ground, 50-meters from the border and bleeding from his wounds.
(Korean)
Our soldiers safely retrieved the defector, and urgently evacuated him to hospital to treat his injuries.
He was airlifted by a United Nations Command helicopter to Ajou UniversityMedical Center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, where he underwent surgery.
The defector is thought to be in his twenties or thirties, and wore a uniform of low rank.
Defecting through the JSA is extremely rare, with only two previous instances in 1998 and 2007.
South Korean authorities have reassured that there was no altercation between South and North Korean soldiers, but added that Seoul will remain alert to any possible provocations.
It's been almost two months since North Korea last carried out a ballistic missile test, or any other provocation, and many have hoped that this signalled an easing of tensions on the peninsula.
It's currently unclear what response Pyongyang will give to Monday's incident.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
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판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South Korean territory.
The soldier suffered from gunshot wounds to his shoulder and elbow from North Korean forces while defecting.
Upon hearing the shots, South Korean soldiers raised the alarm, but the defector was not discovered until 25 minutes later, collapsed on the ground, 50-meters from the border and bleeding from his wounds.
(Korean)
Our soldiers safely retrieved the defector, and urgently evacuated him to hospital to treat his injuries.
He was airlifted by a United Nations Command helicopter to Ajou UniversityMedical Center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, where he underwent surgery.
The defector is thought to be in his twenties or thirties, and wore a uniform of low rank.
Defecting through the JSA is extremely rare, with only two previous instances in 1998 and 2007.
South Korean authorities have reassured that there was no altercation between South and North Korean soldiers, but added that Seoul will remain alert to any possible provocations.
It's been almost two months since North Korea last carried out a ballistic missile test, or any other provocation, and many have hoped that this signalled an easing of tensions on the peninsula.
It's currently unclear what response Pyongyang will give to Monday's incident.
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Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk aroun...

Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ tour, today's video will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
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Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ tour, today's video will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
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In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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1. Wide of downtown with fans in red gathering
2. Fans with drums in red
3. Fans painting faces
4. Fans drumming and chanting
5. More of fans
6. Red devil fan skates passed US embassy
7. Various of security around US Embassy
8. Police guarding embassy
9. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jung Hak-man, Police Chief of 33rd Unit in Seoul
''There is heavy tension and big hopes around this match for Korea to go through to the second round. That's why people may become over-emotional. To that end, the police will stop people who become over excited and threaten the US embassy or other buildings.''
10. Swat officers talking
11. Swat officers looking at central map of Seoul city centre
12. Swat officer with police dog
13. Swat officers patrolling outside US embassy
13. More of fans in red congregating downtown
STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of diehard South Korean football fans clad in Red Devil shirts were gathering in downtown Seoul on Monday to watch their country's crucial match against the US on big screens.
Heavy drumming could be heard shortly after dawn in around the main World CupPlaza in downtown Seoul as the fans began to congregate.
The game, which will decide who progresses to the second phase of the World Cup finals, will be played in the southern city of Daegu at 1530 pm local time (0630 GMT).
There is a massive security operation in force in the capital with some six thousand police patrolling the area, which is close to the US embassy.
The authorities fear that burgeoning anti-American sentiment will spill over into violence against American targets should the hosts lose.
The US embassy shut down at noon local time (0300 GMT), three and a half hours before the game kicked off, as a security measure.
Although Seoul and Washington are long term allies, umbilically bound since the Korean War in the early 50s, many South Koreans want the withdrawal of the 37-thousand US military personnel stationed on their soil as a deterrent against North Korea.
It's a constant thorn in the side of bilateral relations which were exacerbated - observers would say incredibly - by the disqualification of South Korea's Kim Dong-sung in the 15-hundred-metre short-track speedskating final at the Salt Lake CityWinter Olympics, which resulted in a gold medal for American Apolo Anton Ohno.
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1. Wide of downtown with fans in red gathering
2. Fans with drums in red
3. Fans painting faces
4. Fans drumming and chanting
5. More of fans
6. Red devil fan skates passed US embassy
7. Various of security around US Embassy
8. Police guarding embassy
9. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jung Hak-man, Police Chief of 33rd Unit in Seoul
''There is heavy tension and big hopes around this match for Korea to go through to the second round. That's why people may become over-emotional. To that end, the police will stop people who become over excited and threaten the US embassy or other buildings.''
10. Swat officers talking
11. Swat officers looking at central map of Seoul city centre
12. Swat officer with police dog
13. Swat officers patrolling outside US embassy
13. More of fans in red congregating downtown
STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of diehard South Korean football fans clad in Red Devil shirts were gathering in downtown Seoul on Monday to watch their country's crucial match against the US on big screens.
Heavy drumming could be heard shortly after dawn in around the main World CupPlaza in downtown Seoul as the fans began to congregate.
The game, which will decide who progresses to the second phase of the World Cup finals, will be played in the southern city of Daegu at 1530 pm local time (0630 GMT).
There is a massive security operation in force in the capital with some six thousand police patrolling the area, which is close to the US embassy.
The authorities fear that burgeoning anti-American sentiment will spill over into violence against American targets should the hosts lose.
The US embassy shut down at noon local time (0300 GMT), three and a half hours before the game kicked off, as a security measure.
Although Seoul and Washington are long term allies, umbilically bound since the Korean War in the early 50s, many South Koreans want the withdrawal of the 37-thousand US military personnel stationed on their soil as a deterrent against North Korea.
It's a constant thorn in the side of bilateral relations which were exacerbated - observers would say incredibly - by the disqualification of South Korea's Kim Dong-sung in the 15-hundred-metre short-track speedskating final at the Salt Lake CityWinter Olympics, which resulted in a gold medal for American Apolo Anton Ohno.
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Security lockdown in Seoul as G20 summit kicks off

As the G20 summit in Seoul gets under way a record 50,000 police officers are deployed to guard the event against possible threats from North Korea, international terrorists or violent protesters.Duration: 00:58

Security in and around the Blockchain - Summit Seoul 2018

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North Korea soldier makes daring defection to South Korea across JSA

판문점 JSA초소서 북한군1명 귀순…北총격 받고 긴급후송
A North Korean soldier defects to the South in the most unexpected way: Crossing the border at the heavily guarded Joint Security Area.
As troops stationed in the frontline are believed to be chosen for their loyalty, this could severely bruise the regime's military pride.
He was shot at by men from his side, but was picked up by South Korean soldiers and was taken to the hospital.
For details on the daring escape, we turn to our Kwon Jang-ho
The JointSecurityArea --
located on the border between the two Koreas and the only place where soldiers from the two sides stand face-to-face.
And at three-thirty-one PM on Monda, a lone North Korean soldier ran from a guard post on the northern side, and crossed over the Military Demarcation Line into South Korean territory.
The soldier suffered from gunshot wounds to his shoulder and elbow from North Korean forces while defecting.
Upon hearing the shots, South Korean soldiers raised the alarm, but the defector was not discovered until 25 minutes later, collapsed on the ground, 50-meters from the border and bleeding from his wounds.
(Korean)
Our soldiers safely retrieved the defector, and urgently evacuated him to hospital to treat his injuries.
He was airlifted by a United Nations Command helicopter to Ajou UniversityMedical Center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, where he underwent surgery.
The defector is thought to be in his twenties or thirties, and wore a uniform of low rank.
Defecting through the JSA is extremely rare, with only two previous instances in 1998 and 2007.
South Korean authorities have reassured that there was no altercation between South and North Korean soldiers, but added that Seoul will remain alert to any possible provocations.
It's been almost two months since North Korea last carried out a ballistic missile test, or any other provocation, and many have hoped that this signalled an easing of tensions on the peninsula.
It's currently unclear what response Pyongyang will give to Monday's incident.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
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Experience a DMZ Tour - The Walk and Talk #29

Greetings and salutations my excellent friends. Today on the Walk and Talk, we're going to take a special trip. Usually I simply pick out a location, walk around, and share my thoughts in real time. However, today, I've decided to share with you what it's like to go on a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour in Korea.
Today's DMZ tour features an inside look at the JointSecurity area and Panmunjeom. We departed from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, then arrived near the DMZ to take a quick walk around Imjingak before entering the CivilianControlled area. When we reached that portion of the DMZ, I had to stop filming much of the time, as security is very high.
This DMZ video takes to to Conference Row (blue buildings) in Panmunjeom and inside Building T2. If you're thinking about signing up for a DMZ tour, today's video will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
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See How One North Korean Soldier Escaped To South Korea | TODAY

In December, a North Korean soldier scrambled across the DMZ, the heavily guarded border that separates North and SouthKorea, in a bid for freedom that was caught on video. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie visits the exact spot where the defector drove, ran and then crawled across the border, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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Security tight in Seoul ahead of SKorea v US match

1. Wide of downtown with fans in red gathering
2. Fans with drums in red
3. Fans painting faces
4. Fans drumming and chanting
5. More of fans
6. Red devil fan skates passed US embassy
7. Various of security around US Embassy
8. Police guarding embassy
9. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jung Hak-man, Police Chief of 33rd Unit in Seoul
''There is heavy tension and big hopes around this match for Korea to go through to the second round. That's why people may become over-emotional. To that end, the police will stop people who become over excited and threaten the US embassy or other buildings.''
10. Swat officers talking
11. Swat officers looking at central map of Seoul city centre
12. Swat officer with police dog
13. Swat officers patrolling outside US embassy
13. More of fans in red congregating downtown
STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of diehard South Korean football fans clad in Red Devil shirts were gathering in downtown Seoul on Monday to watch their country's crucial match against the US on big screens.
Heavy drumming could be heard shortly after dawn in around the main World CupPlaza in downtown Seoul as the fans began to congregate.
The game, which will decide who progresses to the second phase of the World Cup finals, will be played in the southern city of Daegu at 1530 pm local time (0630 GMT).
There is a massive security operation in force in the capital with some six thousand police patrolling the area, which is close to the US embassy.
The authorities fear that burgeoning anti-American sentiment will spill over into violence against American targets should the hosts lose.
The US embassy shut down at noon local time (0300 GMT), three and a half hours before the game kicked off, as a security measure.
Although Seoul and Washington are long term allies, umbilically bound since the Korean War in the early 50s, many South Koreans want the withdrawal of the 37-thousand US military personnel stationed on their soil as a deterrent against North Korea.
It's a constant thorn in the side of bilateral relations which were exacerbated - observers would say incredibly - by the disqualification of South Korea's Kim Dong-sung in the 15-hundred-metre short-track speedskating final at the Salt Lake CityWinter Olympics, which resulted in a gold medal for American Apolo Anton Ohno.
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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a “fool of low IQ” and ... The North’s description of Trump dramatically improved after Kim initiated diplomacy with Washington and Seoul in 2018 while attempting to leverage his nuclear arsenal for economic and security benefits....

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a "fool of low ... The North's description of Trump dramatically improved after Kim initiated diplomacy with Washington and Seoul in 2018 while attempting to leverage his nuclear arsenal for economic and security benefits....

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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a “fool of low IQ” and ... The North’s description of Trump dramatically improved after Kim initiated diplomacy with Washington and Seoul in 2018 while attempting to leverage his nuclear arsenal for economic and security benefits....

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a "fool of low ... The North's description of Trump dramatically improved after Kim initiated diplomacy with Washington and Seoul in 2018 while attempting to leverage his nuclear arsenal for economic and security benefits....

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